Microsoft Security Fundamentals: Security Software

Description
One of the building blocks of successful IT security practices is a fundamental understanding of security software. This course introduces learners to client protection practices, including methods for dealing with malware, antivirus for client protection, and using User Account Control, or UAC. This course also includes fundamental best practices for e-mail protection and server protection, including server hardening. This course is one of a series in the Skillsoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft Security Fundamentals: MTA 98-367 exam.

Objective

Client Protection

start the course

distinguish between types of malware

identify characteristics of viruses

enable and disable UAC

use Windows Update/Windows Server Update Service

encrypt offline files and folders

recognize benefits of software restriction policies

E-mail Protection

identify characteristics of spam filtering

recognize characteristics of spoofing

distinguish between phishing and pharming

identify the advantages and disadvantages of both client and server protection

describe how SPF records function

describe how PTR records function

Server Protection

identify separation of services best practices

recognize importance of hardening the server

recognize the benefits of ensuring that the OS and applications are kept current

use secure dynamic DNS functionality

disable unsecure authentication protocols

recognize characteristics and benefits of a read-only domain controller

describe the concept of separate management of VLAN

use MBSA

Practice: Protecting with Security Software

identify best practices when using security software for client, e-mail, and server protection